What would a Cornwall visit be without a pasty? I adore pasties and the thick crusted Cornish versions are simply the best. I spent a good amount of time on Google researching where the best ones were to be found, and came up with names such as Over The Top, Ann's and Sarah's. Unfortunately with limited time and great distance across the region, it became more of a matter of finding what was nearby than dedicatedly seeking them out.
The first was upon arrival to Exeter and a little meander in town. It was the Cornish Bakehouse with it's "award winning" sign. And yes it was a good one to start the trip off. Next was at the Eden Project foodcourt and similarly was nice too. This last one was a welcome sign walking toward Tintagel Castle and making a mental note of the lovely location and the "Voted World's Best Cornish Pasty" notice at the front. I'm not sure who the votes were from, but it was enough to pique my Cornish pasty curiosity and hunger to have one more before driving back toward Exeter train station.
I couldn't go past the Award Winning Traditional and it was the best of the lot, with a crisp but also buttery case and a delicious meat and chunky vegetable core. If it wasn't for the queue forming outside, I would have been tempted to go for another. The scone with clotted cream was also a smooth soft delight. But all hail the pasty.